Assistant Headteacher

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for behaviour, attendance and safeguarding at Foxwood Academy.

This is a genuinely exciting time to join the school. We are in the process of developing a new, purpose-built provision, which will become one of the largest special schools in the region. Alongside this, we are expanding significantly. This is a rare opportunity to help shape a growing, evolving school and leave a lasting legacy.

At Foxwood, our work is underpinned by four core values:

Education - every child deserves the highest quality provision

Independence - preparing pupils for life beyond school

Celebration - recognising success in all its forms

Learning for Life - equipping young people to be active, healthy and fulfilled members of their community

These values are not slogans, they drive our expectations, our curriculum and our day-to-day practice.

The Assistant Headteacher will play a key strategic role in maintaining a calm, safe and purposeful environment where all pupils can thrive. You will lead on behaviour, attendance and safeguarding, ensuring clarity, consistency and high standards across the school.

Foxwood is a special school, but first and foremost we are a school. We have high expectations, clear systems and a shared commitment to getting the basics right. We welcome applications from both special and mainstream backgrounds, what matters most is strong leadership, clarity and a commitment to inclusion.

You may already be a senior leader looking for a new challenge, or an ambitious middle leader ready to step up. We will provide the support, challenge and opportunity to develop.

Foxwood has a strong track record of developing leaders, with several recent senior staff progressing to headship. This role offers a genuine pathway for those with the ambition and capacity to take the next step in their career.

For more information please explore our website.

White Hills Park Trust comprises nine successful schools across Nottinghamshire, six primary, two secondary (one including a sixth form) and one special school. It’s an exciting time as the Trust is embarking on a period of steady growth with further schools joining us soon. We are committed to supporting the wellbeing and career aspirations of our staff team.

Our partnership of schools is united by shared ethos and values, working in deep collaboration to give all of our children the best possible start in life. Our mission is to provide the very best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Our staff work closely together to deliver high quality teaching and learning, share good practice, pool resources and participate in joint projects for the benefit of pupils.

Further information about the Trust can be found at About Us (whptrust.org)

If you would like to discuss the role, organise a visit to the school or have any queries, please contact James Hutchinson, Head Teacher - office@foxwood.notts.sch.uk on 0115 9177202.

Applications for the post must be submitted by 10am on Friday 24 April 2026 via our online application form, which can be found at https://whptrust.org, or by clicking the “apply now” link.

Interviews: Tuesday 5May 2026

White Hills Park Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is a Pathfinder for the Framework for Ethical Leadership in Education and expects all leaders to embody these values in their daily work.

All posts are subject to safeguarding responsibilities (relevant to the role), including the duty to protect and promote the welfare of children and young people, and to adhere to the Trust’s safeguarding policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. References will be called prior to interview and online searches may be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence checks. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

Claire Shaw

CEO